Some of the oversized spoons and forks made from molave wood crafted by the Olang Farmers Association in Siquijor. (MSH/PIA Cebu) As agriculture has been the backbone of local livelihoods, the Olang ...

The government ban on logging has severely affected the local furniture industry. Those using hardwood like narra, molave, yakal, rosewood and kamagong are particularly hard hit; most are now using ...

MANILA, Philippines — Learning the history of an artwork, artifact or even a church can start by simply identifying the type of wood its creators used. Take Juan Luna’s paintings. The National Museum ...

CEBU, Philippines - Molave is a medium to large tree attaining a diameter of 100 to 150 centimeters and a height of 25 to 30 meters. In exceptional cases, it reaches a height of 35 meters or more and ...